PFPF and FTSG Agreed Assessment Rules for FD30 Timber Based Doorset

The aim of the document is to give confidence to end-users that assessments which exist in the UK market and have been produced by organisations that subscribe to this document, are of a satisfactory standard to be used in lieu of fire tests for building control and other purposes.

PFPFand FTSG Agreed Assessment Rules for FD60 Timber Based Doorset

The aim of the document is to give confidence to end-users that assessments which exist in the UK market and have been produced by organisations that subscribe to this document, are of a satisfactory standard to be used in lieu of fire tests for building control and other purposes.

PFPF and FTSG Agreed Assessment Rules for: Metallic Doorsets

The aim of the document is to give confidence to end-users that assessments which exist in the UK market and have been produced by organisations that subscribe to this document, are of a satisfactory standard to be used in lieu of fire tests for building control and other purposes.

Guide to undertaking assessments in lieu of fire tests

This document aims to give confidence to end-users that assessments that exist in the UK market, produced by organisations that subscribe to this document, are of a satisfactory standard to be used in lieu of fire tests for building control and other purposes.
PFPF 17pp

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Demonstrating the performance of PFP Products

This guidance is aimed to provide enforcement authorities and other end-users with advice on the documents that are and will be used to support passive fire protection products in the UK market.
PFPF 21pp

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Regulating PFP and the Enforcement Authorities(2004)

The publication provides an overview of the responsibilities, roles and power of the regulating authorities.  It also gives brief descriptions of the main regulations that providers of PFP products have to satisfy to enforcement authorities.
PFPF 23pp

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Ensuring Best Practice for Passive Fire in Buildings

This Guidance is intended to offer architects, designers, constructors, building occupiers and others, effective and feasible recommendations and selection criteria for the use of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) systems in buildings. It is the outcome of a three year ?Partners in Innovation? project, which was partly funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
(69pp)

Market Survey of the UK Fire Protection Industry

The Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) has published a new market survey encompassing the whole Fire Protection Industry. The 130-page market research report includes an Industry Overview of both the UK active and passive fire protection markets in 2001, in terms of size, structure, competitive position as well as highlighting significant changes in the markets. It is the only industry-based survey to focus on all aspects of the UK trade in fire protection products, service and installation.

Further details: Terry Martiny, FIC, Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1BW Tel: 020 8549 8839 Fax: 020 8547 1564 Website: www.the-fic.org.uk

A pocket guide for fire test reports and assessments

This guide is published by the Fire Test Study Group (FTSG) and is endorsed by members of the Industry Enforcement Authority Liaison Group (IEALG). The items is covers include What to look for, Reaction to fire Fire Resistance: Size, Orientation, Components, Symmetry, Construction and Materials.

For a copy contact the FTSG on 01925 655116

THE IFSA CODE - sealing apertures and service penetrations to maintain fire resistance

This is a comprehensive guide to fire stopping and penetration sealing. Covers all types of linear gaps and penetrations that may occur, either accidentally or by design, through the building fabric. In four parts, the Code includes comprehensive advice and recommendations for maintaining building compartmentation to prevent the spread of fire, smoke and gases.
IFSA 40pp A4

CODE OF PRACTICE for fire resisting metal doorsets

Code of Practice designed to ensure the correct specification of fire resisting metal doorsets.
Door and Hardware Federation

PVC-u CHECKLIST

A useful straightforward checklist that will allow specifiers and local authorities to make an informed choice when it comes to the refurbishment of existing and new build properties. Published by the GGF and British Plastic Federation.
GGF and BPF

DHF/GAI Code of Practice: Hardware for fire and escape doors

This Code applies to building hardware for fire-resisting doors and doorsets, and escape doors.

www.firecode.org.uk